Paceman Jhye Richardson is cautiously optimistic about the possibility of playing in the fifth Test against India in Sydney. With injuries to Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc, Richardson is in contention to make his first Test appearance in over three years. He acknowledges the need to focus on his performance and is prepared to seize the opportunity if it arises.
Jhye Richardson says he will be ready to seize his Test opportunity should it arise in Sydney.Fringe paceman Jhye Richardson isn't over-thinking the prospect of playing in the fifth Test against India in Sydney, but will do his best to seize the opportunity should it arise.
Now, with Josh Hazlewood's right calf on ice and Mitchell Starc seemingly bothered by a back issue against India in Melbourne, Richardson is well in the frame to play his first Test in more than three years. Richardson has played two second XI matches and one Shield fixture — in November, when he hurt his troublesome right shoulder while celebrating a wicket — in more than a year.The 28-year-old has taken 6-81 in three BBL games since returning from the injury, most recently a match-winning 3-29 on New Year's Eve as the Perth Scorchers trounced the Adelaide Strikers by seven wickets.
"It was a bit of a surprise, having only played a couple of second XI games and one Shield game," he said."I feel like I've got a bit more of the process to go, especially coming back from the shoulder and hamstring , to get back there consistently."
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